BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md — Baltimore County residents are pushing the county council to pass legislation that would punish people for throwing illegal house parties, with fines starting at $2,500.
Baltimore County Police say they have responded to multiple reports over the summer, often involving the same bad actors rotating locations.
Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said the parties pose a serious threat to public safety.
“From a public safety standpoint, these events present significant concerns. Commercial house parties held on private property jeopardize the safety of our residents, those in attendance, and the officers called to respond to them,” McCullough said.
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County Councilman Mike Ertel, a Democrat representing District 6, said the bill is narrowly targeted. “No one has to worry that they can’t have a a birthday party or anniversary party, but if you’re profiting from these large house parties or pool parties or whatever you’re throwing and it gets out of hand, this bill is gonna apply to you,” Ertel said.
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